Poor appetite is a common problem in older people living at home and in care homes, as well as hospital inpatients. It can contribute to weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, and associated poor healthcare outcomes, including increased mortality. Understanding the causes of reduced appetite will enable nurses and other clinical staff working in a range […]
With so many medical alert systems (MAS) on the market today, it is hard to know just what to buy. Medical alert systems have developed by leaps and bounds from the basic device with a button that contacts EMS. You can get devices not with GPS, cellular connectivity, fall detection, activity trackers, movement sensors and […]
